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Barbara T. (Terhune) Martin, a longtime resident of Pacific Palisades, died
in Santa Monica on May 6, 2009. She was 90 years old.
Born in New York City on May 28, 1919, Barbara moved with her family to Santa
Monica in 1924, where she graduated from Santa Monica High School. In 1957, she
later moved to one of the original houses built in the Marquez Knolls area and
joined the Newcomers Club, which had been founded in 1949 to offer a neighborly
welcome to new arrivals in Pacific Palisades.
Raising her two daughters, Kathy and Darlene, Martin loved the Fourth of July
in the Palisades. In addition to the traditional picnic, the family enjoyed
watching the parade pass by the fire station at Carey and Sunset.
In 1962, Martin convinced Kathy to join the Youth House (now the YMCA), which
meant that she was on one of the floats as a 'waver' to spectators, including
her proud mom. Another favorite events was the family's annual trip to Catalina
Island.
When Martin was in her 50s, she started modeling clothes at various locations
on the Westside. In addition, as an amateur artist, she loved to paint
landscapes and scenic views that she enjoyed exhibiting in local art shows.
After taking her first astrology lesson in 1963 with the New Age Group in
Santa Monica, Martin remained a member throughout the years. She created a
special astrology chart for each of her daughters, their spouses, her five
grandchildren and all but one of her eight great-grandchildren.
'We don't know what the charts mean,' said Kathy, 'but we know they took a
lot of work.'
In addition to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Martin leaves
behind her daughters, Kathy Thomas Perez (husband Mandy) of Mar Vista, and
Darlene Thomas Mason (husband John) of San Diego.
A private family service was held at the Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial
donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society.
BIRTH AND DEATH DATA: Source: Palisadian-Post
BIRTH: May 28, 1919
Time Unknown
New York, NY
DEATH: May 6,
2009
Santa Monica,
CA
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